El Muro Pavilion Wins 28th Arquine Competition for MEXTRÓPOLI 2026 in Mexico City
El Muro, a temporary installation covering 112 m², has won the 28th Arquine competition, which is part of the MEXTRÓPOLI 2026 Festival in Mexico City. Created by the collaborative efforts of ARQLIQ arquitetura, Entremeios Arquitetura, Ismael Torrano, and Márcio Flávio Motta, the pavilion is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Its design features a linear shape that runs through the Alameda Central, near the Fountain of Mercury, connecting three existing pedestrian paths. The architects intend to turn a historically divisive structure into a beacon of connection and community. The team includes André Miguel Coronha, Naiara Valéria Barbosa, Pedro Perez Barroso, and construction is overseen by Factor Eficiencia, with photos by Coronha and an exhibit curated by Susanna Moreira.
Key facts
- El Muro won the 28th Arquine competition
- The pavilion is built for the MEXTRÓPOLI 2026 Festival in Mexico City
- The project covers 112 m² and is scheduled for completion in 2026
- It is located near the Fountain of Mercury in the Alameda Central
- The wall crosses three paths in the park
- Design team: ARQLIQ arquitetura, Entremeios Arquitetura, Ismael Torrano, Márcio Flávio Motta
- Project team includes André Miguel Coronha, Naiara Valéria Barbosa, Pedro Perez Barroso
- General construction by Factor Eficiencia; project management by Arquine
- Manufacturers: Andamios ICAM and Grupo INOFE
- Photographs by André Miguel Coronha; curated by Susanna Moreira
Entities
Artists
- André Miguel Coronha
- Naiara Valéria Barbosa
- Pedro Perez Barroso
- Márcio Flávio Motta
- Ismael Torrano
- Susanna Moreira
Institutions
- ARQLIQ arquitetura
- Entremeios Arquitetura
- Arquine
- MEXTRÓPOLI
- Factor Eficiencia
- Andamios ICAM
- Grupo INOFE
- ArchDaily
- Festival MEXTRÓPOLI
Locations
- Ciudad de México
- Mexico
- Alameda Central
- Fountain of Mercury
- Mexico City
- Fuente de Mercurio